Knights vs Barbarians

{
  "game": {
    "name": "Knights vs Barbarians",
    "provider": "Pragmatic Play",
    "slot_id": "c0a5d30c-be60-4482-88f7-c25dc1bee73b",
    "theme": "Medieval warfare — knights in silver-and-blue plate armor clash against barbarians in horned helmets and furs. The battlefield setting features a burning castle under siege, smoke-filled skies, and flaming war imagery throughout. Tone is dark, dramatic, high-energy.",
    "grid": "5 reels x 4 rows",
    "paylines": "Lines (fixed — exact number not shown on visible screens; OCR paytable p1 states 'all symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel'; win line example on base_game_win.png reads 'LINE 7 PAYS $0.40 x 5 = $2.00', implying numbered fixed paylines)",
    "device": "desktop",
    "viewport": "1280x800",
    "demo_credit": "$100,000.00",
    "demo_default_bet": "$2.00",
    "documentation_method": "All 29 screenshots analyzed via vision; OCR run on all paytable/rules pages; zoom-crops on paytable symbols, feature icons, UI elements, win bars and dialogs. Numbers taken verbatim from OCR/visual reading. Uncertain items listed in unreadable_or_uncertain."
  },

  "color_palette": {
    "base_game_background": "Dark storm-grey and deep charcoal sky with a burning orange-amber castle siege scene visible through the reel frame. The far background shows silhouetted soldiers running across a smoke-filled battlefield.",
    "reel_frame": "Dark mahogany-brown wooden frame with brass/gold corner fixtures and vertical brass dividers between reels. Thin gold horizontal bars divide the 4 rows.",
    "reel_background_base_game": "Deep wine-red/crimson, dark on the inner reel cells, making symbol art pop.",
    "reel_background_free_spins": "Brighter warm amber-red, heightened fiery glow, giving a more intense battle atmosphere.",
    "left_sidebar": "Two tall stacked overlay buttons on the left edge of the screen: orange-amber BUY FEATURE panel (fire-castle art background) and blue SPECIAL BETS panel (blue-lit ice-tone art).",
    "bottom_bar": "Dark charcoal strip with gold text for CREDIT and BET labels; far right holds the circular SPIN button and AUTOPLAY indicator.",
    "ui_accent_colors": "Gold-yellow for win amounts, bet/credit labels, and dialog headers. Red for WILD text on symbols. Green for toggle-on states in settings and the START AUTOPLAY button. White for general body text on paytable/rules pages.",
    "colorblind_notes": "The KNIGHTS SCATTER (blue shield with gold lion), BARBARIANS SCATTER (red/black horned demon mask), and BATTLE SCATTER (blue-gold shield with red lightning) are distinguishable by both color AND shape/icon; they do not rely on color alone. The BUY FEATURE button is orange-amber and the SPECIAL BETS button is blue — color difference, but both also have unique text labels. Green toggle-on in SETTINGS is supplemented by the toggle position (right = on). Win amount always shown numerically. Payline wins shown in text (e.g., 'LINE 7 PAYS...')."
  },

  "symbols": {
    "note": "All 5 high-value symbols and 5 low-value royals read from paytable_p1.png with zoom-crops at x4-x6. Two of the high-value are labeled KNIGHT (portrait), two are BARBARIAN (portrait), one is KNIGHT (weapon/helmet equipment). One Barbarian weapon appears as the lowest high-value. Payouts at demo bet of $2.00 as shown on paytable screen. Paytable header: 'All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.'",

    "high_value": [
      {
        "label": "KNIGHT (Hero Portrait)",
        "rank": 1,
        "description": "A close-up portrait of a young male knight with short dark hair, wearing silver plate armor pauldrons, stern expression, set on a blue-teal ornate card. Gold border frame.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$60.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$15.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$6.00"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png column 1, confirmed OCR and zoom crop"
      },
      {
        "label": "BARBARIAN (Hero Portrait)",
        "rank": 2,
        "description": "A close-up portrait of a large male barbarian with a thick red-brown beard and long hair, wearing rough fur and metal, set on a dark-red ornate card. Gold border frame. Matches in payout to rank 1 KNIGHT.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$60.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$15.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$6.00"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png column 2, confirmed OCR and zoom crop"
      },
      {
        "label": "KNIGHT (Helmet)",
        "rank": 3,
        "description": "A full-face silver knight's great-helm with a closed visor, mounted on a blue-teal ornate card. No face visible — pure armored helmet. Gold border frame.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$40.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$10.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$4.00"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png column 3, confirmed OCR and zoom crop"
      },
      {
        "label": "BARBARIAN (Horned Helmet)",
        "rank": 4,
        "description": "A barbarian's helmet with long curved horns, dark metal, on a dark-red card. Distinctive by the large outward-pointing curved horns. Gold border frame.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$40.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$10.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$4.00"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png column 4, confirmed OCR and zoom crop"
      },
      {
        "label": "KNIGHT (Spiked Mace / Flail)",
        "rank": 5,
        "description": "A spiked metal mace/ball-and-chain weapon, steel-grey, on a blue card. Knight-themed weapon object. Gold border frame.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$20.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$5.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$2.00"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png column 5, confirmed OCR and zoom crop"
      },
      {
        "label": "BARBARIAN (Battle Axe)",
        "rank": 6,
        "description": "A large double-headed battle axe with a rough-hewn brown wooden handle, on a dark-red card. Barbarian-themed weapon object. Gold border frame.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$20.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$5.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$2.00"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png first symbol of second row, confirmed OCR and zoom crop"
      }
    ],

    "royals_low_value": [
      {
        "label": "A",
        "color": "Purple / violet with gold outline",
        "description": "Stylized letter A in a medieval stone-carved serif style, violet-purple body with gold trim and a small pointed apex.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$6.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.50",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.60"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png row 2 column 2, confirmed OCR"
      },
      {
        "label": "K",
        "color": "Red / crimson with gold outline",
        "description": "Letter K in a chunky medieval serif style, deep crimson-red body with gold border and shadow.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$6.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.50",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.60"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png row 2 column 3, confirmed OCR"
      },
      {
        "label": "Q",
        "color": "Green / emerald with gold outline",
        "description": "Letter Q in a chunky medieval style, bright emerald-green body with gold border.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$4.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.40"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png row 2 column 4, confirmed OCR"
      },
      {
        "label": "J",
        "color": "Blue / cobalt with gold outline",
        "description": "Letter J in a chunky medieval style, deep cobalt-blue body with gold border.",
        "payouts": {
          "5_of_a_kind": "$4.00",
          "4_of_a_kind": "$1.00",
          "3_of_a_kind": "$0.40"
        },
        "source": "paytable_p1.png row 2 column 5, confirmed OCR"
      }
    ],

    "note_missing_royals": "The paytable_p1.png shows only A, K, Q, J as low-value royals (four royals, not the standard six). No '10' or '9' symbol visible on any paytable frame. This is confirmed by visual inspection of all paytable rows.",

    "wild": {
      "label": "WILD",
      "description": "A dramatic dark-metal star-burst / spiked crown emblem with many outward-pointing sharp blades/spikes radiating from a central circular boss containing a large crimson gemstone. The entire emblem is engulfed in golden fire/flame aura. At the bottom of the symbol, the word 'WILD' appears in bold red letters with a gold outline. The overall shape is a multi-pointed star weapon or war-crown. Background is dark.",
      "substitutes_for": "All symbols EXCEPT: KNIGHTS SCATTER, BARBARIANS SCATTER, BATTLE SCATTER, and FREE SPINS SCATTER",
      "appears_on": "All reels (confirmed by OCR/visual)",
      "payouts": {
        "5_of_a_kind": "$60.00",
        "4_of_a_kind": "$15.00",
        "3_of_a_kind": "$6.00"
      },
      "source": "paytable_p1.png bottom section; WILD description text confirmed by OCR; payouts read from zoom crop"
    },

    "free_spins_scatter": {
      "label": "FREE SPINS SCATTER / SCATTER",
      "description": "A large square symbol depicting a medieval castle tower engulfed in bright orange fire and smoke. The castle is silhouetted in dark stone against a vivid orange-red flame backdrop. Gold ornate border frame around the symbol. At the bottom of the symbol, the word 'SCATTER' appears in gold bold letters. The burning-castle motif makes this instantly recognizable.",
      "appears_on": "All reels (confirmed OCR paytable p1: 'It can appear on all reels')",
      "trigger_rule": "3, 4, or 5 SCATTER symbols anywhere on the reels trigger the FREE SPINS feature",
      "trigger_awards": {
        "3_scatter": "10 free spins",
        "4_scatter": "15 free spins",
        "5_scatter": "20 free spins"
      },
      "source": "paytable_p1.png description text; paytable_p2.png FREE SPINS section, confirmed OCR"
    },

    "center_scatter_symbols": {
      "note": "Three special scatter symbols that ONLY appear in the marked center position of the reels (center column, any row). They do NOT act as regular scatter triggers — they transform symbols via the CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE.",
      "knights_scatter": {
        "label": "KNIGHTS SCATTER",
        "description": "A heraldic shield divided into blue and gold quarters, with a rampant gold lion on the blue half. Ornate gold border with small blue gemstone accents at corners. Blue-and-gold color scheme strongly evokes knightly heraldry.",
        "trigger_effect": "When this hits in the marked center position: all KNIGHT-paying symbols on screen AND the KNIGHTS SCATTER itself transform into WILD symbols."
      },
      "barbarians_scatter": {
        "label": "BARBARIANS SCATTER",
        "description": "A demonic/bestial face mask — dark reddish-black with glowing eyes and flame tendrils erupting outward, evoking a horned demon or barbarian war-mask. Red and black color scheme with fiery accents. Dark ornate border.",
        "trigger_effect": "When this hits in the marked center position: all BARBARIAN-paying symbols on screen AND the BARBARIANS SCATTER itself transform into WILD symbols."
      },
      "battle_scatter": {
        "label": "BATTLE SCATTER",
        "description": "A heraldic shield similar to KNIGHTS SCATTER in blue-and-gold, but overlaid with a vivid red lightning bolt or slash mark cutting diagonally across the face of the shield. Represents the clash of battle between the two factions.",
        "trigger_effect": "When this hits in the marked center position: a battle between knights and barbarians is staged; a random multiplier is selected from possible values x2, x3, x4, x5, x6, x7, x8, x9, x10, x20, x25, x50, or x100 (total bet multiplier). Symbols associated with the winning side AND the BATTLE SCATTER itself transform into WILD symbols. The multiplier applies to all wins that pass through those WILDs."
      }
    }
  },

  "center_symbol_feature": {
    "description": "The CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE is the core base-game mechanic of Knights vs Barbarians. The center position of each reel is marked with a golden square frame/highlight. In the base game, this center cell of each reel (center row, any of the 5 reels) can randomly land one of three special scatter symbols: KNIGHTS SCATTER, BARBARIANS SCATTER, or BATTLE SCATTER.",
    "center_position_visual": "Each reel has its center-row cell outlined with a bright gold square border, distinguishing it from the other three rows. In the base_game_feature.png screenshot, a large explosion/fire animation fills the center of the grid as the feature activates.",
    "multiplier_values": "BATTLE SCATTER multiplier possible values: x2, x3, x4, x5, x6, x7, x8, x9, x10, x20, x25, x50, x100 (confirmed OCR paytable_p2.png verbatim: 'Possible values are: x2, x3, x4, x5, x6, x7, x8, x9, x10, x20, x25, x50 or x100 total bet.')",
    "wild_transformation_visual": "When WILDs are placed via this feature, they appear with fire-engulfed frames. If a BATTLE SCATTER multiplier is in effect, the resulting WILD cells display the multiplier value (e.g., x5 in golden numerals) overlaid on the WILD symbol. Observed in base_game_win.png: three WILD cells on reels 1, 3 visible, with multiplier x5 visible on reel 3.",
    "base_game_win_example": "base_game_win.png shows WIN $69.00 with text 'LINE 7 PAYS $0.40 x 5 = $2.00' and '3x' multiplier notation in the bottom bar. WILD symbols are visible on multiple reels.",
    "source": "paytable_p2.png CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE section, OCR confirmed; base_game_feature.png visual confirmation of fire explosion animation"
  },

  "free_spins": {
    "trigger": "3, 4, or 5 FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols (the burning-castle SCATTER) anywhere on the reels trigger the FREE SPINS feature.",
    "awards": {
      "3_scatter": "10 free spins",
      "4_scatter": "15 free spins",
      "5_scatter": "20 free spins"
    },
    "special_reels": "Special reels are in play during the FREE SPINS round (confirmed OCR paytable_p2.png: 'Special reels are in play during the round').",
    "center_position_during_fs": "During the FREE SPINS round, the marked center position can ONLY land one of: KNIGHTS SCATTER, BARBARIANS SCATTER, BATTLE SCATTER, or FREE SPINS SCATTER. Regular high-value/royal symbols cannot hit in the center during FREE SPINS.",
    "retrigger": "When a FREE SPINS SCATTER symbol hits in the marked center position during the FREE SPINS round, the feature is retriggered. Retrigger awards: 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 additional free spins (awarded randomly).",
    "reel_background_during_fs": "Reels shift to a warmer, more fiery amber-red tint compared to base game. The whole aesthetic intensifies to convey heightened battle stakes.",
    "left_counter_visual": "During free spins, a red panel labeled 'FREE SPINS LEFT' appears in the upper-left corner, counting down the remaining spins. E.g., free_spins_play1.png shows 'FREE SPINS LEFT 9' in white bold text on the red panel.",
    "announcement_screen": {
      "description": "When free spins are triggered or purchased, a full-screen announcement appears: large gold 'CONGRATULATIONS' text at the top, below that 'YOU HAVE WON' in white on a dark banner, then a large gold number (10, 15, or 20) in the center, then 'FREE SPINS' in white, and at the bottom 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Below the main reel area, a counter displays 'FREE SPINS LEFT [N]'. Background shows a warm red/orange castle siege scene.",
      "source": "free_spins_gameplay.png and sfs_intro.png — both show 'CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON / 10 / FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'"
    },
    "wild_with_multiplier_during_fs": "During free spins, when the BATTLE SCATTER triggers, the resulting WILD cells display the selected multiplier (e.g., x6 on free_spins_play3.png showing a warrior WILD with x6 in gold on reel 3; x8 on sfs_gameplay4.png showing WILDs on two reels with x8 in gold text).",
    "intermittent_win_announcements": "The FREE SPINS round includes intermediate win celebration screens (SENSATIONAL!, SUPERB!, MEGA WIN etc.) that pause the action briefly. Observed: sfs_gameplay5.png shows full-screen 'SENSATIONAL!' in large yellow letters with $9.30 win, depicting a dramatic clash between a knight and barbarian against a fiery orange background with gold coins falling.",
    "free_spins_total_win_screen": {
      "description": "At end of FREE SPINS, a full-screen recap: 'CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON / $[amount] / IN 10 FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Bottom bar shows 'WIN $[amount]'. In the captured run: standard FS won $400.10 in 10 spins; SFS won $676.20 in 10 spins.",
      "example_win_standard_fs": "$400.10",
      "example_win_super_fs": "$676.20",
      "bottom_label": "free_spins_win.png bottom shows 'WIN $400.10'; super_free_spins_win.png bottom shows 'WIN $676.20'",
      "label_on_last_spin": "free_spins_win.png also shows 'LAST FREE SPIN' label in a red-orange flag in the upper left of the reel area during the final spin"
    },
    "rebuy_free_spins": {
      "description": "After the FREE SPINS round completes, a 'REBUY FREE SPINS' button appears in the left sidebar below the BUY FEATURE button. Cost is $200.00 at $2.00 bet (100x). This allows immediate repurchase of standard FREE SPINS without navigating the BUY FEATURE dialog.",
      "visual": "Red panel with bold white text 'REBUY FREE SPINS' and yellow price '$200.00'. Seen in win_screen_fs_complete.png left sidebar.",
      "source": "win_screen_fs_complete.png left sidebar crop; confirmed by manifest note"
    },
    "post_fs_game_state": "win_screen_fs_complete.png shows the base game reels with WILDs on reels 1, 3, 4 (three WILD symbols visible), credit updated to $100,200.10, BET $2.00, bottom bar shows 'WIN $400.10 / FREE SPINS COMPLETED'."
  },

  "super_free_spins": {
    "description": "SUPER FREE SPINS (SFS) is a premium variant of the FREE SPINS feature, purchasable via BUY FEATURE at 500x total bet. In this mode, the BATTLE SCATTER or FREE SPINS SCATTER is guaranteed to appear in the marked center position on EVERY free spin.",
    "difference_from_standard_fs": "In standard FREE SPINS, the center position can land KNIGHTS SCATTER, BARBARIANS SCATTER, BATTLE SCATTER, or FREE SPINS SCATTER. In SUPER FREE SPINS, only BATTLE SCATTER and FREE SPINS SCATTER can appear in the center, eliminating single-faction transforms and maximizing the chance of high multiplier BATTLE events.",
    "announcement_visual": "Same CONGRATULATIONS screen as standard FS; sfs_intro.png shows identical layout ('YOU HAVE WON / 10 / FREE SPINS').",
    "sfs_wild_example": "sfs_gameplay4.png: two WILD symbols visible on adjacent reels (reels 3 and 4), both showing x8 multiplier in gold text — indicating a BATTLE SCATTER landed this spin with x8 multiplier applied to all wins through those WILDs.",
    "source": "paytable_p3.png BUY FREE SPINS section, OCR confirmed: 'During this round, only BATTLE SCATTER and FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols can hit in the marked position.'"
  },

  "special_bets": {
    "overview": "The SPECIAL BETS system allows the player to modify the base bet multiplier to change game behavior. Accessed via the blue 'SPECIAL BETS / 2 OPTIONS' panel on the left sidebar. Opens a dialog 'SELECT A SPECIAL BET' with two options and a base bet adjuster.",
    "dialog_visual": "Blue-framed modal dialog with dark blue background. Title 'SELECT A SPECIAL BET' in white. Two side-by-side option cards, each with a distinct border color and layout.",
    "ante_bet": {
      "label": "ANTE BET",
      "cost_at_demo_bet": "$8.00 (4x total bet at $2.00 base)",
      "bet_multiplier": "80x (per rules p3 OCR: 'Bet multiplier 80x')",
      "effect": "The chance to hit the FREE SPINS feature increases 12x.",
      "rtp_impact": "RTP becomes 96.48% (vs 96.51% base); confirmed OCR paytable_p4.png",
      "visual": "Left card in the SELECT A SPECIAL BET dialog. Pink-magenta border. Shows 'ANTE BET' in bold white/gold, '$8.00' in yellow below, and subtitle '12x HIGHER CHANCE OF FEATURE' in white text.",
      "source": "special_bets_dialog.png zoom crop; paytable_p3.png OCR; paytable_p4.png RTP line"
    },
    "super_spin": {
      "label": "SUPER SPIN",
      "cost_at_demo_bet": "$20.00 (10x total bet at $2.00 base)",
      "bet_multiplier": "200x (per rules p3 OCR: 'Bet multiplier 200x')",
      "effect": "When playing with SUPER SPIN, the marked center position can ONLY land KNIGHTS SCATTER, BARBARIANS SCATTER, or BATTLE SCATTER — FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols are NOT present on the reel strips and FREE SPINS cannot be triggered in this mode.",
      "rtp_impact": "RTP becomes 96.54% (vs 96.51% base); confirmed OCR paytable_p4.png",
      "visual": "Right card in the SELECT A SPECIAL BET dialog. Gold-yellow border. Shows 'SUPER SPIN' in bold white/gold, '$20.00' in yellow, subtitle 'SCATTERS IN CENTER POSITION AT EVERY SPIN' in white.",
      "source": "special_bets_dialog.png zoom crop; paytable_p3.png OCR verbatim; paytable_p4.png RTP line"
    },
    "normal_bet": {
      "label": "Normal play (no special bet)",
      "bet_multiplier": "20x (per rules p3 OCR: 'Bet multiplier 20x - Normal play')",
      "note": "The 20x multiplier for normal play is the standard bet conversion factor, not an additional surcharge."
    }
  },

  "bonus_buy": {
    "overview": "BUY FEATURE is available via the orange-amber panel labeled 'BUY FEATURE / 2 OPTIONS' on the left sidebar. Opens a dialog with two purchase options at the current base bet.",
    "dialog_visual": "Orange-amber themed modal dialog. Title 'BUY FEATURE' in gold text on a dark background. Two side-by-side option cards on a fiery background. Below the options: 'BASE BET' label with minus and plus buttons and current bet value ($2.00).",
    "option_1_free_spins": {
      "label": "FREE SPINS",
      "cost_at_demo_bet": "$200.00 (100x total bet)",
      "subtitle": "STANDARD FREE SPINS",
      "effect": "Instantly triggers the FREE SPINS feature. On the triggering spin, 3, 4, or 5 FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols are guaranteed to hit randomly, awarding 10, 15, or 20 free spins respectively.",
      "card_visual": "Red card with bold white text 'FREE SPINS', large yellow '$200.00', smaller 'STANDARD FREE SPINS' below.",
      "confirm_dialog": "After selecting FREE SPINS card, a CONFIRM BUY dialog appears: 'CONFIRM BUY / FREE SPINS / $200.00 / STANDARD FREE SPINS' with CANCEL (red) and YES (green) buttons.",
      "source": "bonus_buy_dialog.png; bonus_confirm_fs.png; paytable_p3.png OCR"
    },
    "option_2_super_free_spins": {
      "label": "SUPER FREE SPINS",
      "cost_at_demo_bet": "$1,000.00 (500x total bet)",
      "subtitle": "BATTLE OR FREE SPINS SCATTER IN EVERY FREE SPIN",
      "effect": "Triggers SUPER FREE SPINS. On the triggering spin, 3, 4, or 5 FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols are guaranteed to hit randomly. During the round, only BATTLE SCATTER and FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols can appear in the center marked position.",
      "card_visual": "Red card with bold white text 'SUPER FREE SPINS', large yellow '$1,000.00', smaller subtitle 'BATTLE OR FREE SPINS SCATTER IN EVERY FREE SPIN'.",
      "confirm_dialog": "Separate CONFIRM BUY dialog: 'CONFIRM BUY / SUPER FREE SPINS / $1,000.00 / BATTLE OR FREE SPINS SCATTER IN EVERY FREE SPIN' with CANCEL (red) and YES (green) buttons.",
      "source": "bonus_buy_dialog.png; bonus_confirm_sfs.png; paytable_p3.png OCR"
    },
    "interaction_note": "PP BUY FEATURE interaction pattern: one click on a card selects/highlights it; a second click (or a dedicated confirm step) opens the CONFIRM BUY dialog. Not instant purchase on first click."
  },

  "technical_parameters": {
    "rtp": {
      "base_game": "96.51%",
      "ante_bet": "96.48%",
      "super_spin": "96.54%",
      "buy_free_spins": "96.49%",
      "buy_super_free_spins": "96.45%",
      "source": "paytable_p4.png OCR verbatim: 'The theoretical RTP of this game is 96.51% / The RTP of the game when using ANTE BET is 96.48% / The RTP of the game when using SUPER SPIN is 96.54% / The RTP of the game when using BUY FREE SPINS is 96.49% / The RTP of the game when using BUY SUPER FREE SPINS is 96.45%'"
    },
    "volatility": {
      "level": "High",
      "visual_indicator": "5 filled lightning-bolt icons out of 5 in an oval 'VOLATILITY' badge at the top of the GAME RULES page (paytable_p4.png). All 5 lightning bolts are bright yellow-gold, none dimmed.",
      "text_descriptor": "paytable_p4.png: 'High volatility games pay out less often on average but the chance to hit big wins in a short time span is higher.'",
      "source": "paytable_p4.png, confirmed zoom crop _vol_indicator.png"
    },
    "max_win": "10,000x bet",
    "max_win_rule": "The maximum win amount is limited to 10,000x bet. If the total win of a FREE SPINS round reaches 10,000x bet, the round immediately ends, win is awarded and all remaining free spins are forfeited.",
    "max_win_source": "paytable_p3.png MAX WIN section; paytable_p6.png BET MENU section both confirmed via OCR",
    "bet_min": "$0.20",
    "bet_max": "$2,400.00",
    "bet_source": "paytable_p4.png: 'MINIMUM BET: $0.20 / MAXIMUM BET: $2,400.00'",
    "win_rules": [
      "All wins are multiplied by base bet.",
      "All values are expressed as actual wins in coins.",
      "Only the highest win is paid per winning combination on the same payline.",
      "When winning on multiple paylines, all wins are added to the total win.",
      "Free spins wins are added to the win.",
      "Free spins win is awarded to the player after the round completes.",
      "Free spins total win in the history contains the whole win of the cycle."
    ],
    "win_rules_source": "paytable_p4.png, confirmed OCR verbatim",
    "bet_levels": "10 distinct bet levels; shown in paytable_p4.png as a row of numbered icons: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (two rows of 5). Exact dollar values for each level not listed on visible screen aside from demo showing $2.00 default.",
    "keyboard_shortcuts": "SPACE and ENTER buttons can be used to start and stop the spin. Confirmed OCR paytable_p4.png: 'SPACE and ENTER buttons on the keyboard can be used to start and stop the spin.'",
    "malfunction": "Malfunction voids all pays and plays. (paytable_p4.png bottom)"
  },

  "ui_layout": {
    "overall_layout": "The game occupies the full 1280x800 viewport. Left edge: vertical column of two tall overlay panels (BUY FEATURE above, SPECIAL BETS below). Center: the 5x4 reel grid with wooden frame. Right edge: the game logo (KNIGHTS vs BARBARIANS) in the upper right; bottom right holds the spin control cluster. Bottom strip: CREDIT and BET labels on the left, main SPIN button in center-right, AUTOPLAY label below SPIN.",
    "left_sidebar": {
      "buy_feature_panel": "Positioned upper-left, approximately covering the left 15% of the screen and the top 55% of height. Orange-amber background depicting a castle-on-fire scene. 'BUY FEATURE' in bold white text, '2 OPTIONS' in yellow below. A golden right-arrow button at the bottom of the panel activates it.",
      "special_bets_panel": "Positioned lower-left, below BUY FEATURE, same width. Blue background with blue-white lit scene. 'SPECIAL BETS' in bold white text, '2 OPTIONS' in yellow below. A golden right-arrow button activates it.",
      "rebuy_panel": "Appears ONLY after a FREE SPINS round completes, between BUY FEATURE and SPECIAL BETS in the left sidebar. Red background with 'REBUY FREE SPINS' in white and the cost in yellow. This is a contextual/temporary button."
    },
    "bottom_bar": {
      "left_cluster": "Settings gear icon (circular, white lines icon for menu), then sound/music toggle icon (speaker). These are small circular icon buttons at the bottom-left. Below them: 'PRAGMATIC PLAY' provider logo text in small white letters.",
      "center_left": "CREDIT label in gold/amber text showing current balance (e.g., '$100,000.00') and BET label showing current total bet (e.g., '$2.00'). Clicking these labels switches between coins and cash view.",
      "center_message_area": "Wide horizontal space showing game messages: 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' (shown during idle/base game) or win info (e.g., 'WIN $69.00 / LINE 7 PAYS $0.40 x 5 = $2.00').",
      "right_cluster": "Large circular SPIN button (white rotating arrows icon, the main action button). Minus (-) and plus (+) buttons flank the spin button for bet adjustment. Below the spin button: '>>> AUTOPLAY' label/button."
    },
    "top_right_logo": "Game logo 'KNIGHTS vs BARBARIANS' displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen. 'KNIGHTS' in large golden serif text, 'vs' in smaller dark text with a decorative diamond emblem, 'BARBARIANS' in large golden serif text below. All on a dark/transparent background.",
    "info_button": "Small circular 'i' (information) button in the bottom-left cluster, opens the paytable/rules screen.",
    "autoplay_button": "Below the SPIN button. Circular button with a rotating-arrows icon. When active, shows the AUTOPLAY label. During autoplay, a counter shows spins remaining."
  },

  "screens": {
    "preview_screen_1": {
      "file": "preview.png",
      "type": "Intro/splash screen",
      "description": "Shown before first game load. The full 5x4 reel grid is visible with symbols already displayed (J, Q, WILD, K symbols, plus knight and barbarian character symbols in a demo state). Three WILD symbols are visible with 'WILD' text in red on dark emblems. Right side: Knights vs Barbarians logo. Below the logo: a circular refresh/play button.",
      "instruction_text": "Three lines of instruction text at the bottom: 'HIT [Barbarian icon] OR [Knights icon] TO TRANSFORM' / 'BARBARIAN OR KNIGHT SYMBOLS INTO WILDS'",
      "volatility_indicator": "VOLATILITY label with lightning bolt icons to the right of the logo. Exact count of filled bolts is small in this view but confirmed 4/5 or 5/5 from paytable_p4.png (confirmed 5/5 via zoom).",
      "dismiss_option": "A checkbox labeled 'DON'T SHOW NEXT TIME' in small white text near the bottom right of the right panel."
    },
    "preview_screen_2": {
      "file": "preview2.png",
      "type": "Base game (second launch / after dismiss)",
      "description": "Second preview/launch showing the base game fully loaded. The grid shows a realistic spread of symbols: A (purple), Q (green), J (blue), K (red) royals; a BARBARIAN HERO portrait; a KNIGHT HELMET symbol. BUY FEATURE and SPECIAL BETS left panels are visible. Bottom bar shows CREDIT $100,000.00, BET $2.00, 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN'.",
      "ocr_text_excerpt": "CREDIT $100,000.00 / HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN / BET $2.00"
    },
    "base_game": {
      "file": "base_game.png",
      "type": "Base game idle",
      "description": "Identical to preview_screen_2 — the game in its default idle state before a spin. Reels show: Row 1 (top): A(purple), Q(green), J(blue) across reels 2-4; Row 2: Barbarian hero on reel 1, J(blue), Knight helmet, Q(green), J(blue); Rows 3-4: various royals. BUY FEATURE shows '2 OPTIONS', SPECIAL BETS shows '2 OPTIONS'. Both panels visible on left.",
      "accessibility_idle_state": "The large circular spin button at bottom-right is the primary interaction point. Credit and bet values are displayed numerically in the bottom bar. The 'HOLD SPACE FOR TURBO SPIN' message indicates keyboard accessibility."
    },
    "base_game_feature": {
      "file": "base_game_feature.png",
      "type": "Base game CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE active",
      "description": "The CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE mid-animation. A massive fireball/explosion visual effect fills the center of the reel grid — a large circular burst of orange and yellow flame with smoke and sparks obscures most of the visible symbols. Visible in background: Q symbols on reels 1, 3; J on reel 4; K on reel 5. Left panels still show BUY FEATURE (2 OPTIONS) and SPECIAL BETS (2 OPTIONS). Credit: $99,993.00, BET $2.00.",
      "ocr_text": "Credit $99,993.00 / BET $2.00"
    },
    "base_game_win": {
      "file": "base_game_win.png",
      "type": "Base game win display",
      "description": "After a CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE win. The grid shows: Reel 1 — Barbarian Horned Helmet (top), WILD (bottom two rows visible). Reel 2 — Q (top), A (purple, middle), J (blue, bottom). Reel 3 — J (top), WILD with x5 multiplier badge (middle/bottom). Reel 4 — K (top), WILD (bottom visible). Reel 5 — J (top row), Q (middle rows). The WILD symbols on reels 1, 3, 4 are highlighted with gold frames indicating they are part of the winning combination. The x5 on reel 3 is a gold numeral overlaid on the WILD emblem.",
      "bottom_bar": "'WIN $69.00 / LINE 7 PAYS $0.40 x 5 = $2.00' and a '3x' notation visible",
      "ocr_text": "WIN $69.00 / LINE 7 PAYS $0.40 x 5 = $2.00 / CREDIT $100,062.00 / BET $2.00"
    },
    "paytable_p1": {
      "file": "paytable_p1.png",
      "type": "Paytable / Game Rules page 1 of 7",
      "description": "GAME RULES header. Subtitle: 'All symbols pay from left to right on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.' Displays 6 high-value symbols across two rows (5 in top row: KNIGHT hero, BARBARIAN hero, KNIGHT helmet, BARBARIAN horned helmet, KNIGHT mace; 1 in bottom row beginning: BARBARIAN axe), followed by 4 low-value royals (A, K, Q, J), then SCATTER and WILD descriptions. Navigation: page counter 'Page 1/7'. Navigation arrows (left/right) and close X in corners.",
      "layout": "White text on dark/black background. Each symbol shown as a large square icon with the symbol name above and three payout rows (5x/4x/3x) to the right in white. SCATTER description text block at lower-left; WILD description text block at lower-right."
    },
    "paytable_p2": {
      "file": "paytable_p2.png",
      "type": "Rules page 2 of 7 — CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE and FREE SPINS rules",
      "description": "'CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE' header. Shows all three center scatter icons (KNIGHTS SCATTER, BARBARIANS SCATTER, BATTLE SCATTER) with descriptions of each trigger effect. Then 'FREE SPINS' section describing trigger, awards, retrigger, and special reels. Page 2/7.",
      "key_text_ocr_excerpt": "Hit 3, 4 or 5 FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols anywhere on the screen to trigger the FREE SPINS feature and win 10, 15 or 20 free spins respectively. During the round in the marked position only KNIGHTS SCATTER, BARBARIANS SCATTER, BATTLE SCATTER or FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols can hit randomly. When FREE SPINS SCATTER symbol hits in the marked position during the round, the feature is retriggered and 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 free spins are awarded randomly. Special reels are in play during the round."
    },
    "paytable_p3": {
      "file": "paytable_p3.png",
      "type": "Rules page 3 of 7 — MAX WIN, SPECIAL BETS, BUY FREE SPINS",
      "description": "MAX WIN section (10,000x cap rule). SPECIAL BETS section (SUPER SPIN 200x multiplier; ANTE BET 80x multiplier; Normal play 20x). BUY FREE SPINS section (100x for standard, 500x for SUPER FREE SPINS). Page 3/7."
    },
    "paytable_p4": {
      "file": "paytable_p4.png",
      "type": "Rules page 4 of 7 — GAME RULES, Volatility, RTP, Bet Limits",
      "description": "'GAME RULES' header. VOLATILITY badge with 5/5 filled lightning bolts. General win rules paragraph. 10 bet level icons (numbered 1-10). All five RTP variants listed. MINIMUM BET / MAXIMUM BET. Keyboard shortcuts note. Malfunction disclaimer. Page 4/7."
    },
    "paytable_p5": {
      "file": "paytable_p5.png",
      "type": "Rules page 5 of 7 — HOW TO PLAY and MAIN GAME INTERFACE",
      "description": "'HOW TO PLAY' section: click + or - to change bet. Press SPIN to play. 'MAIN GAME INTERFACE' section: lists all UI controls with icon descriptions: gear icon (settings), spinning icon (spin speed: normal/quick/turbo), speaker icon (sound toggle), 'i' info icon, CREDIT/BET labels (click to switch views), +/- bet change buttons, SPIN button, AUTOPLAY button. Page 5/7."
    },
    "paytable_p6": {
      "file": "paytable_p6.png",
      "type": "Rules page 6 of 7 — SETTINGS MENU, INFORMATION SCREEN, BET MENU",
      "description": "'SETTINGS MENU': INTRO SCREEN toggle, AMBIENT toggle, SOUND FX toggle, GAME HISTORY link. 'INFORMATION SCREEN': left/right arrows scroll pages, X closes. 'BET MENU': shows bet multiplier and current total bet in coins and cash; + and - buttons to change values. Max win cap reminder: 'The maximum win amount is limited to 10000X bet...' Page 6/7."
    },
    "paytable_p7": {
      "file": "paytable_p7.png",
      "type": "Rules page 7 of 7 — AUTOPLAY",
      "description": "'AUTOPLAY': click buttons showing number of possible auto-spins to start Autoplay. 'SKIP SCREENS option auto-skips the feature introduction and end screens after a short period of time.' Page 7/7. The center of the page appears dark/empty — the numbered autoplay spin count buttons are not visible in this particular screenshot."
    },
    "settings": {
      "file": "settings.png",
      "type": "System Settings panel",
      "description": "Dark overlay panel labeled 'SYSTEM SETTINGS' in gold at the top. Two columns: left shows GAME HISTORY link (square icon for external/new-window) and TOTAL BET adjuster (minus button, '$2.00' display, plus button). Right column: four toggle switches — BATTERY SAVER (currently OFF, toggle slider in grey/left position), AMBIENT MUSIC (ON, green toggle), SOUND FX (ON, green toggle), INTRO SCREEN (ON, green toggle). Each toggle has a text label above and a subtitle description below.",
      "toggle_visual": "Active/ON toggles: vivid green pill-shaped slider with white vertical-line texture indicator positioned on the right. Inactive/OFF toggle (BATTERY SAVER): grey pill, indicator on left. Colorblind note: on/off state is additionally distinguishable by toggle position (right = on) and color (green vs grey).",
      "battery_saver_description": "'SAVE BATTERY LIFE BY REDUCING ANIMATION SPEED'",
      "ambient_music_description": "'TURN ON OR OFF THE GAME MUSIC'",
      "sound_fx_description": "'TURN ON OR OFF THE GAME SOUNDS'",
      "intro_screen_description": "'SHOW THE INTRO SCREEN BEFORE STARTING THE GAME'"
    },
    "autoplay": {
      "file": "autoplay.png",
      "type": "Autoplay Settings dialog",
      "description": "Dark rounded-corner dialog 'AUTOPLAY SETTINGS' in gold at top, X close button. Three checkbox options in a row: TURBO SPIN (unchecked/empty square), QUICK SPIN (unchecked/empty square), SKIP SCREENS (checked/green checkmark). Below: 'NUMBER OF AUTOSPINS' label with a horizontal slider. Slider is at max right position, displaying '100' to the right in white text. Large green 'START AUTOPLAY (100)' button at the bottom.",
      "autoplay_spin_options": "Slider-based selection; current demo shows 100 selected. Specific selectable values not shown in this screenshot.",
      "checkbox_visual": "TURBO SPIN and QUICK SPIN: empty white square outline (not selected). SKIP SCREENS: solid green square with white checkmark (selected). Colorblind note: selected/unselected state distinguishable by checkmark presence, not color alone."
    },
    "bonus_buy_dialog": {
      "file": "bonus_buy_dialog.png",
      "type": "BUY FEATURE dialog",
      "description": "Dark modal with gold-framed orange/fire-art background. 'BUY FEATURE' in gold text header. Two side-by-side red option cards (FREE SPINS $200.00 STANDARD FREE SPINS | SUPER FREE SPINS $1,000.00 BATTLE OR FREE SPINS SCATTER IN EVERY FREE SPIN). X close button top-right. 'BASE BET' label with minus and current value and plus controls below the cards."
    },
    "bonus_confirm_fs": {
      "file": "bonus_confirm_fs.png",
      "type": "BUY FEATURE confirm dialog — Free Spins",
      "description": "Small centered dialog 'CONFIRM BUY' header, below: 'FREE SPINS / $200.00 / STANDARD FREE SPINS'. Two buttons: CANCEL (red background with white text) and YES (green background with white text). Navigation left-arrow on left side to go back."
    },
    "bonus_confirm_sfs": {
      "file": "bonus_confirm_sfs.png",
      "type": "BUY FEATURE confirm dialog — Super Free Spins",
      "description": "Same layout as confirm_fs. Header: 'CONFIRM BUY'. Content: 'SUPER FREE SPINS / $1,000.00 / BATTLE OR FREE SPINS SCATTER IN EVERY FREE SPIN'. Buttons: CANCEL (red) and YES (green). The base game reels are partially visible behind the dimmed overlay — reels show K, Q royals and a WILD symbol.",
      "credit_at_this_point": "$100,200.10 (visible in bottom bar — after previous standard FS run)"
    },
    "special_bets_dialog": {
      "file": "special_bets_dialog.png",
      "type": "SPECIAL BETS dialog",
      "description": "Blue-framed modal dialog with dark blue background. Title 'SELECT A SPECIAL BET'. Two option cards side by side. Left card (pink/magenta border): 'ANTE BET / $8.00 / 12x HIGHER CHANCE OF FEATURE'. Right card (gold border): 'SUPER SPIN / $20.00 / SCATTERS IN CENTER POSITION AT EVERY SPIN'. A BASE BET adjuster (minus, '$2.00', plus) at the bottom.",
      "ocr_confirmed": "Zoom crop of right card confirms exact subtitle: 'SCATTERS IN CENTER POSITION AT EVERY SPIN'"
    },
    "free_spins_trigger": {
      "file": "free_spins_trigger.png",
      "type": "Free Spins triggering spin",
      "description": "The spin on which FREE SPINS was triggered (via BUY FEATURE purchase). Grid shows: 2 SCATTER symbols (burning castle) visible on reels 2 and 4 (with large golden 'SCATTER' text on each), plus various symbols: A (purple), J (blue), knight portrait, knight helmet, Q (green), barbarian axe, barbarian helmet. Fire/glow effects on the SCATTER symbols. Bottom bar: 'GOOD LUCK!'. Credit $99,800.00 (after $200 purchase), BET $2.00.",
      "ocr_text": "GOOD LUCK! / CREDIT $99,800.00 / BET $2.00"
    },
    "free_spins_gameplay": {
      "file": "free_spins_gameplay.png",
      "type": "Free Spins announcement screen",
      "description": "Full-screen CONGRATULATIONS announcement. Gold 'CONGRATULATIONS' in large serif font at top. Below: 'YOU HAVE WON' in white on a dark red banner with gold trim. Large gold numeral '10' in center. Below: 'FREE SPINS' in white serif text. At bottom: 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Small 'FREE SPINS LEFT 10' counter visible in bottom area. Background: warm amber/orange castle-siege battlefield.",
      "ocr_text": "CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON / 10 / FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE / FREE SPINS LEFT 10"
    },
    "free_spins_play1": {
      "file": "free_spins_play1.png",
      "type": "Free Spins gameplay spin 2 of 10",
      "description": "Free Spins reel grid in warmer red tint. Visible symbols: Row 1 — WILD (reel 1), K (red, reel 2), K (reel 3), J (reel 4), WILD (reel 5); Row 2 — Q (reel 1), Q (reels 2, 3, 4), Q (reel 5); Row 3 — WILD (reel 1), WILD (reel 3), WILD (reel 4); Row 4 — Q (reel 1), Q (reel 3). The WILD symbols are the spiked-crown emblem with fire surround and 'WILD' in red. Upper left: red 'FREE SPINS LEFT 9' counter panel. Bottom: 'WIN $3.33 / WINNER'.",
      "ocr_text": "FREE SPINS LEFT 9 / WIN $3.33 / WINNER / CREDIT $99,800.00 / BET $2.00"
    },
    "free_spins_play3": {
      "file": "free_spins_play3.png",
      "type": "Free Spins gameplay spin 3 of 10 — CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE triggered",
      "description": "Free Spins spin with CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE active. The center cell of reel 3 (row 2-3 center area) shows a large BARBARIAN HERO portrait symbol (the top-value barbarian, full red-bearded warrior) with a bright gold 'x6' multiplier badge in the upper-center of that cell. The symbol appears in a gold-outlined 'chosen' frame. Rest of grid: K (red) on reels 1 top rows; A (purple) and Q (green) elsewhere; J (blue) and knight helmet. Upper left: 'FREE SPINS LEFT 8'. Bottom: 'WIN $12.60 / FREE SPINS LEFT 8'.",
      "wild_multiplier_displayed": "x6 gold text on the center reel 3 cell containing the Barbarian hero WILD",
      "ocr_text": "WIN $12.60 / FREE SPINS LEFT 8 / CREDIT $99,800.00 / BET $2.00"
    },
    "free_spins_win": {
      "file": "free_spins_win.png",
      "type": "Free Spins win screen (end of round)",
      "description": "Full-screen CONGRATULATIONS recap. Gold 'CONGRATULATIONS' at top. 'YOU HAVE WON' white on dark red banner. Large gold '$400.10' in center. 'IN 10 FREE SPINS' in white below. 'PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE' at bottom. Top-left of reel area shows 'LAST FREE SPIN' label in an orange-red flag. Bottom bar: 'WIN $400.10'.",
      "ocr_text": "CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON / $400.10 / IN 10 FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE / WIN $400.10 / CREDIT $100,061.33 / BET $2.00"
    },
    "win_screen_fs_complete": {
      "file": "win_screen_fs_complete.png",
      "type": "Post-Free-Spins base game state with REBUY button",
      "description": "Returns to base game reels after FS round. Reels show: Reel 1 — shield-like symbol top, Q (green) lower rows; Reel 2 — J (blue) top, WILD bottom rows; Reel 3 — K (red) top, WILD middle; Reel 4 — K (red) top, K lower, K bottom; Reel 5 — K (red) top, Q, Q lower. The REBUY FREE SPINS button now appears in the left sidebar (red panel with '$200.00'). BUY FEATURE panel above it still says '2 OPTIONS'. Bottom bar: 'WIN $400.10 / FREE SPINS COMPLETED'. Credit updated to $100,200.10.",
      "rebuy_button_visual": "Red panel labeled 'REBUY FREE SPINS' in white bold text and '$200.00' in yellow, positioned between BUY FEATURE and SPECIAL BETS panels on the left.",
      "ocr_text": "WIN $400.10 / FREE SPINS COMPLETED / CREDIT $100,200.10 / BET $2.00"
    },
    "sfs_trigger": {
      "file": "sfs_trigger.png",
      "type": "Super Free Spins triggering spin",
      "description": "The triggering spin for SUPER FREE SPINS. Grid shows: 3 SCATTER symbols (burning-castle) on reels 2, 4, and 5 (each labeled 'SCATTER' in gold). Other symbols: Knight helmet (reel 1 top), K (red, reel 3 top), A (purple, reel 2 area), J (blue), Q (green), Barbarian hero portrait (reel 1 lower), Barbarian axe. Fire/glow on all SCATTER symbols. 'REBUY FREE SPINS $200.00' still showing in left sidebar. Credit $99,200.10, BET $2.00.",
      "ocr_text": "CREDIT $99,200.10 / BET $2.00"
    },
    "sfs_intro": {
      "file": "sfs_intro.png",
      "type": "Super Free Spins announcement screen",
      "description": "Identical layout to standard FS announcement: gold 'CONGRATULATIONS' at top, 'YOU HAVE WON / 10 / FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. The visual style is the same. 'FREE SPINS LEFT 10' shown at bottom. No visual distinction between SFS and standard FS on this announcement screen.",
      "ocr_text": "CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON / 10 / FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE / FREE SPINS LEFT 10"
    },
    "sfs_gameplay4": {
      "file": "sfs_gameplay4.png",
      "type": "Super Free Spins gameplay — BATTLE SCATTER x8 multiplier",
      "description": "SFS spin 3 of 10. Grid (warm red-tinted reels): Row 1 — J (blue), K (red), Q (green), Knight portrait (reel 5). Row 2 — WILD (reel 2, dark/standard emblem), WILD with x8 multiplier badge (reel 3, center-ish). Row 3 — Q (reel 1), K (reel 4), J (reel 5). Row 4 — K (red, reel 3), J (reel 4). The WILD on reel 3 shows 'x8' in bright gold numerals. Upper left: 'FREE SPINS LEFT 8'. Bottom bar shows no win total yet visible in this frame.",
      "wild_multiplier_displayed": "x8 golden badge on WILD in reel 3 center area",
      "ocr_text": "FREE SPINS LEFT 8 / CREDIT $99,200.10 / BET $2.00"
    },
    "sfs_gameplay5_sensational": {
      "file": "sfs_gameplay5.png",
      "type": "Super Free Spins intermediate win celebration screen",
      "description": "Full-screen win celebration. 'SENSATIONAL!' in large bright yellow/gold animated-style text at the top, dramatic burst/glow effect. Center: gold '$9.30' in a large rectangular display with dark background. Flanking the win amount: a dramatic scene of a heavily armored knight (right side) facing off against a bare-chested muscular barbarian (left side) in an orange-fire battle background with gold coins falling. The two warrior figures are the hero portrait characters from the symbol set, shown in large battle-clash artwork.",
      "color_scheme": "Deep orange-amber fire background, gold coin shower, vivid yellow 'SENSATIONAL!' text",
      "ocr_text": "SENSATIONAL! / $9.30"
    },
    "super_free_spins_win": {
      "file": "super_free_spins_win.png",
      "type": "Super Free Spins final win screen",
      "description": "Full-screen end-of-round recap. Gold 'CONGRATULATIONS' at top. 'YOU HAVE WON / $676.20 / IN 10 FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE'. Upper-left shows 'LAST FREE SPIN' flag. Bottom bar: 'WIN $676.20'. Credit $99,534.77 (net negative due to $1000 purchase cost).",
      "ocr_text": "CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON / $676.20 / IN 10 FREE SPINS / PRESS ANYWHERE TO CONTINUE / WIN $676.20 / CREDIT $99,534.77 / BET $2.00"
    }
  },

  "accessibility_notes": {
    "blind_screen_reader": {
      "symbol_identification": "All 6 high-value and 4 low-value symbols have distinct thematic names (KNIGHT, BARBARIAN, specific weapon/armor types) allowing non-visual identification. Royal card symbols (A, K, Q, J) are labeled by letter.",
      "center_position": "The 'center of the reel' marked position is described textually in rules but visually relies on the gold square border highlight. A screen reader would need the current center cell value announced on each spin.",
      "win_announcement": "Wins are shown numerically in the bottom bar (e.g., 'WIN $69.00 / LINE 7 PAYS $0.40 x 5 = $2.00'). This is readable as text.",
      "feature_trigger": "Feature announcements ('CONGRATULATIONS / YOU HAVE WON / 10 / FREE SPINS') are full-screen text-based overlays.",
      "free_spins_counter": "The 'FREE SPINS LEFT [N]' panel is a numeric text counter, accessible to screen readers if rendered as DOM text.",
      "multiplier_badge": "The x6, x8 etc. multiplier badges on WILD cells are numeric overlays that should be exposed to assistive technology."
    },
    "colorblind": {
      "scatter_distinction": "KNIGHTS SCATTER (blue+gold shield with lion), BARBARIANS SCATTER (red-black demon mask with horns), and BATTLE SCATTER (blue-gold shield with red lightning slash) are distinguishable by shape AND icon content, not only color.",
      "royal_symbols": "Royals use different colors (A=purple, K=red, Q=green, J=blue) but each also has its unique letter as the primary identifier.",
      "win_highlight": "Winning combinations are shown via gold border framing around winning symbol cells AND in the text win description at the bottom. Not color-only.",
      "button_states": "Settings toggles: ON = green + right position; OFF = grey + left position. Dual cue (color + position).",
      "buy_feature_button": "Orange (fire theme) for BUY FEATURE, blue for SPECIAL BETS — color-coded but also differ in text label and visual art.",
      "confirm_buttons": "CANCEL = red, YES = green — important two-color distinction. For protanopia/deuteranopia users, these buttons are also labeled with text 'CANCEL' and 'YES'."
    },
    "motor_impaired": {
      "keyboard_controls": "SPACE and ENTER start/stop the spin. Stated in paytable_p4.png.",
      "autoplay": "Autoplay up to 100 spins available, with SKIP SCREENS option to reduce required interactions during feature sequences.",
      "turbo_spin": "TURBO SPIN option available (checkbox in AUTOPLAY SETTINGS; also holdable via HOLD SPACE). Reduces spin animation time.",
      "quick_spin": "QUICK SPIN option available in AUTOPLAY SETTINGS, intermediate speed.",
      "buy_feature_accessibility": "BUY FEATURE and SPECIAL BETS require two clicks (select then confirm). The confirm dialog has clear CANCEL/YES buttons."
    },
    "deaf_hard_of_hearing": {
      "sound_settings": "SOUND FX and AMBIENT MUSIC can be toggled off independently in SYSTEM SETTINGS.",
      "visual_cues": "All feature triggers and wins are accompanied by full-screen text announcements (CONGRATULATIONS, SENSATIONAL!, WIN amounts) that do not rely on audio.",
      "center_feature_visual": "CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE activates a large visible fire explosion animation — visual-only cue distinguishing this event from a normal spin."
    }
  },

  "features_present_summary": {
    "free_spins": true,
    "super_free_spins": true,
    "bonus_buy": true,
    "center_symbol_feature": true,
    "special_bets": true,
    "ante_bet": true,
    "super_spin": true,
    "rebuy_free_spins": true,
    "hold_and_spin": false,
    "jackpot": false,
    "cascade": false,
    "megaways": false,
    "cluster_pays": false,
    "win_multiplier_trail": false,
    "expanding_wilds": false,
    "sticky_wilds": false
  },

  "not_captured": [
    "REBUY FREE SPINS actual gameplay — the rebuy option appeared after the FS round (win_screen_fs_complete.png shows the button), but it was not purchased and played through. It is documented to be functionally equivalent to standard FREE SPINS (same cost 100x, same rules).",
    "CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE in base game from a natural (non-bought) trigger — feature was observed during the free_spins purchased rounds; in base_game_feature.png only the fire explosion animation was captured, not a full before/after reel state.",
    "ANTE BET and SUPER SPIN actual gameplay spins — dialog was captured (special_bets_dialog.png) but neither bet type was activated for a full spin capture.",
    "The exact list of all selectable bet values in the BET MENU (10 levels shown as icons in paytable, actual USD values per level not visible on any screen except the $2.00 demo default and the $0.20/$2,400.00 min/max range).",
    "The numbered autoplay spin count options (slider-based; only '100' value was captured in the autoplay.png)."
  ],

  "unreadable_or_uncertain": [
    {
      "item": "Exact number of paylines",
      "issue": "The rules state 'pay from left to right on adjacent reels' and a win example shows 'LINE 7', but the total payline count is not explicitly stated on any visible paytable screen. The 'vs10cenrlgdevl' game symbol suggests 10 lines based on PP naming convention ('vs10') but this is inferred, not read from a screen. Marked as uncertain.",
      "ruling": "null — do not state a specific number without on-screen confirmation"
    },
    {
      "item": "Volatility icon count on preview.png",
      "issue": "The volatility lightning-bolt row on the preview/splash screen (preview.png) was too small to count precisely. Confirmed 5/5 from paytable_p4.png zoom crop — use that as authoritative.",
      "ruling": "5 of 5 filled lightning bolts = maximum volatility / High (5/5) — confirmed from paytable_p4.png"
    },
    {
      "item": "Exact dollar values for all 10 bet levels",
      "issue": "The BET MENU shows 10 bet levels (numbered 1–10 with icons) but only the $2.00 demo default and the $0.20 min / $2,400.00 max are on-screen. Individual level amounts not captured.",
      "ruling": "null for individual level amounts"
    },
    {
      "item": "Whether '9' and '10' are present as low-value royals",
      "issue": "Only A, K, Q, J visible in paytable. No '9' or '10' symbol observed on any screen. This is unusual for PP slots but could simply mean this game uses only 4 royals.",
      "ruling": "Only 4 royals confirmed visible. 9 and 10 absent from all observed screens."
    },
    {
      "item": "Wild symbol appearance in paytable icon",
      "issue": "The WILD icon on paytable_p1.png was partially cropped at the left edge (only 'LD' of WILD text visible in one zoom). Full appearance confirmed from free_spins_play1.png zoom showing the full star-burst/blade-crown symbol clearly.",
      "ruling": "Confirmed via free_spins_play1.png zoom crop: dark metallic spiked crown/star with crimson gem center, fire aura, 'WILD' in red at bottom."
    },
    {
      "item": "RTP for ANTE BET",
      "issue": "paytable_p4.png shows '96.48%' for ANTE BET in OCR. The manifest note stated 96.43% for Ante Bet but this appears to be an error in the manifest note. OCR reading of paytable_p4.png clearly shows 96.48%.",
      "ruling": "96.48% — use OCR/visual reading from paytable_p4.png as authoritative, not manifest note"
    }
  ],

  "missing_frames_tl_note": "All documented features have at least one gameplay capture. The captured set covers: both BUY FEATURE options (dialog + confirm + trigger + gameplay + win for both standard FS and SFS), the CENTER SYMBOL FEATURE animation, the SPECIAL BETS dialog, SETTINGS, AUTOPLAY, and both preview screens. REBUY FREE SPINS button was observed but not played through — to be noted in enrichment if gameplay difference exists. Coverage is comprehensive for all declared game features."
}